Singing Audition for "A Christmas Carol" Play
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Production of "A Christmas Carol: A Play with Carols" is looking for performers. See the details below. About the play: This holiday season, rediscover the magic of A Christmas Carol in a unique theatrical adaptation by local writer and artist Rebecca Russell. Originally written by Charles Dickens, the beloved story follows the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, a man whose bitterness and greed have left little room in his heart for kindness or celebration. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, who warns him that he must change his ways. Over the course of the night, three spirits (the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come) guide Scrooge on a journey through memories, present-day joys and struggles, and a chilling glimpse of the future that awaits if he does not choose to change. Through these encounters, Scrooge discovers the true meaning of generosity, compassion, and the spirit of Christmas. Rate: These are volunteer positions. Additional information: The show features a cast of approximately 10-16 performers, with a range of roles for singers, actors, and puppeteers of all ages and backgrounds. Rehearsals for the show will start the week after auditions on September 29. Rehearsals will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday daytimes, with Friday evening rehearsals being added in November closer to the show date. Auditionees are encouraged to attend the Info Night on the evening of Friday, September 18 at 7pm. If you're interested, please apply.
27 roles
Range: N/A – Non-Singing. A miserly, money-hungry businessman.
Scrooge’s clerk.
Range: Any – Scrooge’s niece.
(Range: Any) – Bob Cratchit’s wife.
(Range: N/A – Non-Singing) – This character will be an actor integrated with Puppet elements. Scrooge’s business partner who died seven years ago.
Range: Soprano – Helps to narrate story and provides music. Must be a skilled solo singer with a strong ability to sing harmony (high voice). C4-G5 (minimum), Ideally with smooth break from chest to head voice.
(Range: Alto) Helps to narrate story and provides music. Must be a skilled solo singer with a strong ability to sing harmony (medium-high voice). G3-D5 (minimum), Ideally with a smooth break from chest to head voice.
(Range: Tenor) – Helps to narrate story and provides music. Must be a skilled solo singer with a strong ability to sing harmony (medium-low voice) C3-G4 (minimum), Should be able to sing a sustained part in the C4-F4 range comfortably with a nice “mixed sound” in the high end.
Any Age (Range: Baritone) – Helps to narrate story and provides music. Must be a skilled solo singer with a strong ability to sing harmony (low voice) F2-E4 (minimum) – Should have a clear F2 or lower, and be able to sing a sustained part in the A3-D4 range with the occasional E2 and E4/F4.
One or Two Puppeteer[s]) – The first of the spirits foretold by Marley who shows Scrooge his past Christmases.
HUMAN ON PLATFORMS/STILTS, WITH MASK/PUPPET ELEMENTS. Tall Adult. The second of the spirits foretold by Marley that shows Scrooge Christmas celebrations in the present time.
Menacingly faceless tall figure which does not speak – one or more puppeteers) – The third spirit foretold by Marley that shows Scrooge Christmases in the Future. Menacingly faceless tall figure which does not speak – one or more puppeteers.
SUPPORTING CHARACTER. An experienced person raising money for the poor.
SUPPORTING CHARACTER. An inexperienced person raising money for the poor.
SUPPORTING CHARACTER. Ebenezer Scrooge seen at about age 19 and then at age 24.
SUPPORTING CHARACTER. Scrooge’s jolly first employer.
SUPPORTING CHARACTER. Mr. Fezziwig’s wife, a great hostess.
SUPPORTING CHARACTER. A kind, but penniless, young woman Scrooge had been engaged to in his youth.
SUPPORTING CHARACTER. The Cratchit’s eldest son.
SUPPORTING CHARACTER. The Cratchit’s eldest daughter.
SUPPORTING CHARACTER. Fred’s husband.
SUPPORTING CHARACTER. Business people acquainted with Scrooge.
SUPPORTING CHARACTER. A pawnshop owner.
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SUPPORTING CHARACTER. The person who brings the turkey to Bob Cratchit.
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